The average person walks 115,000 miles in a lifetime - 
that's more than four times around the world!
Address:
Erie MetroParks
3910 Perkins Ave.
Huron, OH 44839
Phone:
419-625-7783
Email:
Discoverit@eriemetroparks.org
Map and Directions:
Click here for directions
Earth Day's history is rooted in 1960s activism. In 1969, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin campaigned for the environment. By the end of 1970, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was created to improve air and water quality. Today, April 22nd is recognized as the official Earth Day, a time to educate and raise awareness about environmental issues like global warming, buying “green” products, and improving air and water quality.
In 2007, Lisa Beursken, District Coordinator for Erie County Solid Waste Management District, began an event called Earth Day Extravaganza to educate the local community and raise awareness about environmental issues. Originally, Earth Day Extravaganza was held within the Sandusky Mall and co-sponsored by Erie County Soil & Water Conservation. This event provided informational displays from local vendors, as well as, school contests and activities. In 2011, Erie MetroParks, Erie County Solid Waste Management District, and Erie County Soil & Water Conservation District decided to move Earth Day Extravaganza to Osborn MetroPark and hold the event outside!
Ongoing activities at Earth Day Extravaganza include:
In a joint partnership between Erie County Health Department, Erie MetroParks, and City of Sandusky Recreation Division, Look Who’s Walking Wellness Program entered its sixth year and continues to grow! This collaborative effort began to encourage healthier choices within our community.
Look Who’s Walking Wellness Program highlights for 2012:
Visit www.eriecohealthohio.org or www.eriemetroparks.com for information about this year’s walking schedule!
Go Take a Hike on eleven of Erie MetroParks most beautiful trails between September 9th & December 11th! Choose from eleven designated trails, and if you complete eight trails you will receive an Arkansas Walking Stick or 2012 Leather Medallion.
Participants will receive a special medallion for every five years they complete the program. Dogs that complete eight trails will receive a MetroParks bandana or Leather Medallion!
Check back to download a registration form!
Originally, this festival began with a tractor show sponsored by Firelands Pioneer Power Association. A few years later, Erie MetroParks partnered with Firelands Pioneer Power to develop a fall festival for the local community. Now, Harvest Happenings Community Fall Festival is an annual two day event held on the first weekend in October. Join us on October 6th and 7th this year from 11am-5pm!
Sponsors of Harvest Happenings include:
This festival continues to grow and draws thousands with activities including:
In addition to ongoing activities, Harvest Happenings also features:
Erie MetroParks and Firelands Area Runners Club have partnered to offer an annual trail run! On November 3, 2012 you can challenge yourself with a trail fun at Edison Woods MetroPark in Berlin Heights. Prizes will be given to each top male and female runners! Check back for the 2012 Registration Form!
